Statement on Kyrgyz Elections
The United States congratulates Kyrgyz citizens for their active engagement in the Presidential Elections on January 10.
The Detention of the Russian Opposition Politician Aleksey Navalny
The United States strongly condemns Russia’s decision to arrest Aleksey Navalny.
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on Digital Censorship in the United States
The U.S. commitment to Freedom of Expression dates back more than two centuries, when our young country enshrined Freedom of Speech in the first amendment in the newly adopted Bill of…
Ongoing Violations of International Law and Defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian...
This coming spring marks seven years since Moscow, barely disguised behind the sheerest of veils, instigated an armed assault in the Donbas against its sovereign…
Interpretive Statement on the Extension of the Mandate of the Deployment of OSCE Observers to Two Russian...
The United States finds it deeply regrettable that Russia continues to block the expansion of the geographic scope of the Observer Mission, despite the clear,…
Response to the Address by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Peter Lord Bowness
The United States welcomes OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Right Honorable Peter Lord Bowness for your first address to the Permanent Council and we look forward…
Response to the Inaugural Remarks by the new OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid
Madam Secretary, the United States warmly welcomes you to the Permanent Council as you begin your tenure as Secretary General of the OSCE.
Response to the Opening Address by the CiO and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Ann Linde
Foreign Minister Linde, the United States welcomes you to the Permanent Council as OSCE Chair-in-Office for 2021.
On the Extension of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine
On the Extension of the Project Coordinator in Ukraine As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 17, 2020…
On the PC Decision on the Theme, Agenda, and Modalities for the 29th Economic and Environmental Forum...
On the PC Decision on the Theme, Agenda, and Modalities for the 29th Economic and Environmental Forum (PC.DD/49/20) As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore…
Right of Reply on Death Penalty
Right of Reply on Death Penalty As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 17, 2020Thank you, Mr. Chairman.…
U.S. National Statement on OSCE Minsk Group
U.S. National Statement on OSCE Minsk Group As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 17, 2020 Thank you,…
Joint Statement on the Human Rights Violations and Abuses in the Chechen Republic of the Russian...
Joint Statement on the Human Rights Violations in the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation As delivered by Ambassador Jeroen Boender of the Netherlands to…
Statement on the 51st Round of the Geneva International Discussions (Conflict in Georgia)
Statement on the 51st Round of the Geneva International Discussions (Conflict in Georgia) As delivered by Deputy Chief of Mission Courtney Austrian to the Permanent…
Human Rights Violations in Belarus
Human Rights Violations in Belarus As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December 17, 2020 Thank you, Mr.…
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea
On Russia’s Ongoing Aggression against Ukraine and Illegal Occupation of Crimea As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna December…
Response to the Report by the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Youth and Security,...
Response to the Report by the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Youth and Security, Keisi Seferi As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore…
Response to the Presentations by the Chairs of the Three Committees
Response to the Presentations by the Chairs of the Three Committees As prepared for delivery by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna…